Description
These delightful Easter Bunny Button Cookies are a sweet and festive treat perfect for celebrating the holiday. Soft, buttery cookie dough balls are rolled in sparkling sanding sugar and topped with colorful Easter chocolate candies, making them as fun to look at as they are delicious to eat. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these cookies bring a cheerful touch to your Easter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
For Decorating
- Sanding sugar (for rolling)
- Easter chocolate candy (such as mini eggs or chocolate bunnies)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla: Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla extract thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well combined, adding richness and flavor to the dough.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms without overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in sanding sugar to coat evenly, adding a sparkling, sweet crunch to the finished cookie.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each sugared dough ball on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Add the Chocolate Candy: Gently press one Easter chocolate candy into the center of each dough ball, creating the signature ‘button’ look.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden, indicating they are cooked through but still soft inside.
- Cool the Cookies: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, serve these charming Easter Bunny Button Cookies as a delightful holiday treat to share with family and friends.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, to achieve the perfect cookie texture.
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and tender.
- Use a variety of colorful Easter chocolates to make the cookies more festive.
- For best results, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
